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Council member emphasizes need for fully funding park staff and addressing budget cuts
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Council Member Alexa Avilés concludes by expressing strong support for fully funding park staff and addressing recent budget cuts, emphasizing the visible impacts of these cuts.
- Avilés states that 700 staff cuts are unacceptable
- She highlights the daily visible effects of these cuts, such as increased rodent activity and trash accumulation
- The council member commits to continuing to push for significant funding for green spaces
- Avilés acknowledges the Parks Department's efforts despite the challenges
- Commissioner Donoghue briefly thanks the council member for her support
Alexa Avilés
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Questions.
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I I thank you, Park staff.
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I I absolutely agree 100% that we need to fully fund the care and and just equity of our Park staff.
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700 cuts is unacceptable, and we see it every day with the rodents, with the trash.
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And I know you're trying your best, and we will continue to push, for significant funding for our green spaces.
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Thank you.
Susan Donoghue
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Thank you.
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You.
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Thank